--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know what I should do.” “Oh?” “Yes. I…" description: "\"“I know what I should do.” “Oh?” “Yes. I should run away to Loire. I could…join a traveling show or something.” “I imagine folks would pay to see a nob..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/071/k-m-shea-2907_investing_i-know-what-i-should-do-oh-yes-i-should_1554728.jpg" --- # I know what I should do.” “Oh?” “Yes. I should run away to… ![“I know what I should do.” “Oh?” “Yes. I should run away to Loire. I could…join a traveling show or something.” “I imagine folks would pay to see a noble who feeds pigs, massacres baskets, and runs a market stand,” Marie said. “I could learn how to ride a trick horse,” Cinderella said. “Of course.”…” quote by K.M. Shea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/071/k-m-shea-2907_investing_i-know-what-i-should-do-oh-yes-i-should_1554728.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/071/k-m-shea-2907_investing_i-know-what-i-should-do-oh-yes-i-should_1554728.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/071/k-m-shea-2907_investing_i-know-what-i-should-do-oh-yes-i-should_1554728.jpg) > ““I know what I should do.” “Oh?” “Yes. I should run away to Loire. I could…join a traveling show or something.” “I imagine folks would pay to see a noble who feeds pigs, massacres baskets, and runs a market stand,” Marie said. “I could learn how to ride a trick horse,” Cinderella said. “Of course.” “It would be a fine income,” Cinderella insisted. “Absolutely,” Marie said. The two girls stared at each other for a moment before erupting into laughter. “Y-you”” [K.M. Shea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/k-m-shea/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The characters contemplate escaping their current lives by pursuing whimsical, unconventional careers, highlighting the tension between duty and desire for adventure. **In simple terms:** They consider running away to chase odd jobs for fun. Key Takeaway Embrace imagination but weigh practicality. Themes escape adventure identity humor choice Mood playful reflective hopeful Type dialogue humorous conversational When to use this quote - career change - travel - performance art - personal growth - financial planning Key Concepts existential longing social expectation creative imagination Questions to Reflect On - What would you truly desire if fear vanished? - How can humor reveal deeper wishes? 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